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The Washington State Supreme Court has issued an important decision regarding the type of injury that a plaintiff must allege for a claim under the Washington Consumer Protection Act. In Montes v. Sparc Group LLC, the court...more
Budd v. Jandrew Enterprises LLC, (1D2024-3161, January 30, 2026) (OJCC# 23-004984) - The First District Court of Appeal recently issued a per curiam affirmed (PCA) ruling concerning the perennial issue of major contributing...more
Atlanta Gas Light Company and its parent (collectively, AGL) hired United States Infrastructure Corporation (USIC) to locate and mark gas lines in Georgia....more
Two recent verdicts have held social media companies liable for harming their users, one for $375m and one for $6m. The verdicts have “reverberated around the world” according to one recent article. According to another,...more
On March 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued its decision in Schneider Electric USA, Inc. v. Williams, affirming the duty to prevent take home exposure in asbestos claims on summary judgment. The case arises...more
Meningioma brain tumors are often described as slow-growing and benign. But for many patients, the effects are anything but minor. These tumors can press on critical areas of the brain, leading to vision problems, chronic...more
In this episode, host Cal Stein revisits the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn nearly one year later and examines how lower federal courts are applying it. He briefly recaps Horn's narrow...more
There were three workers’ compensation decisions posted by the Appellate Division Thursday, 3/26/26: 1. Murad v. Tri-State Groundwater Solutions, LLC. This case involved a maintenance mechanic who claimed he developed...more
Last month, the Court of Appeals explored the issue of the applicable duty of care owed by a hotel to a suicidal guest. In Beadell v. Eros Mgmt. Realty LLC, No. 11, 2026 WL 466787 (N.Y. Feb. 19, 2026), the Court of Appeals...more
Whether submitted by a ‘cookie troll’ — an individual who systematically triggers consent mechanisms to generate compensation claims — or by someone using the process for what seems like collateral purposes, the phenomenon...more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, March 20, which included the following opinion of interest to the Alabama business community...more
Key Takeaways - The FDA has identified a Class I recall (its most serious type) involving certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors....more
During times of war, when circumstances outside of parties’ control interfere with commercial obligations, parties may turn to the doctrine of force majeure to excuse failures to perform....more
In Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Ins. Co. v. Mainline Priv. Sec., LLC, Civil Action No. CV 24-3871, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held that an assault and battery exclusion,...more
More than "but for": Ontario Court limits additional insured coverage for wedding tumble - In Van Daele v. Waring House et al, 2025 ONSC 6687, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that a wedding venue was not...more
On February 11, 2026, Judge Juan R. Sánchez of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a motion to remand in a high-profile toxic torts case. Former professional baseball players and...more
With geopolitical crises mounting, policyholders are likely to experience losses related to wars and other conflicts, which impede shipping and aviation. In such circumstances, a court or arbitrator’s interpretation of key...more
Tire blowouts can cause serious accidents. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident involving a tire blowout, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other...more
In a decision that further defines the power of an appraiser, a Texas federal court analyzed the enforceability of an appraisal award where appraisers specifically determined that damage was caused by wind and hail in...more
Standing seems like a straightforward concept—the plaintiff must suffer an injury in fact fairly traceable to the defendant’s challenged conduct for which the court can provide redress. See Lujan v. Defs. of Wildlife, 504...more
In Qasim v. Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., C.A. No. 21-18744, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5064, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey considered whether the plaintiffs’ expert’s opinions were admissible...more
This opinion is a useful guide for trial lawyers litigating responsible third party (RTP) designations under Chapter 33. Judge Whitehill draws an important distinction between liability and responsibility, clarifies the...more
Labor inefficiency or lost productivity on a construction project occurs when the actual labor hours required to perform work take longer than anticipated because of some outside impact. When a subcontractor experiences...more
The Delaware Industrial Accident Board recently issued a defense decision in favor of C&S Wholesale Grocers, reinforcing an important limitation on compensability under Delaware workers’ compensation law. Acceptance of an...more